Ahern in fresh appeal on Nice

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said a no vote in Thursday’s Nice Treaty Referendum would be a 'slap in the face' to the 12 countries applying to join the European Union.

Ahern in fresh appeal on Nice

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said a no vote in Thursday’s Nice Treaty Referendum would be a 'slap in the face' to the 12 countries applying to join the European Union.

His appeal comes as both sides step up their campaigns ahead of the vote. Mr Ahern said other countries should be given the same opportunities that Ireland has enjoyed within the EU.

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